Assistant Director of Active Adults Centers - Raleigh, United States - City of Raleigh, NC

    City of Raleigh, NC
    City of Raleigh, NC Raleigh, United States

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    Description
    Salary: $44, $82,992.00 Annually

    Location : Raleigh, NC

    Job Type: Full-Time

    Job Number:

    Department: PRCR - Recreation

    Opening Date: 04/16/2024

    Closing Date: 5/7/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

    Work Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Some nights and weekends.

    Hiring Range: $44, $55,000.00

    Job Description

    The Active Adults program serves thousands of adults in the Raleigh area each year. Activities include various educational seminars and workshops, exercise and wellness classes, arts, clubs, sports-related activities, overnight and day trips, and more. The Active Adults program also operates three centers: Five Points Center for Active Adults, Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults and the Walnut Terrace Neighborhood Center. This position will serve as the Assistant Director of the Five Points Center for Active Adults, with additional city-wide programming responsibilities for the Active Adults program.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    • Reviews current trends, surveys participants, and seeks community input to develop programs for aging populations.
    • Plans, organizes, directs, and supervises a variety of classes, and programs, that are social, artistic, educational, and therapeutic in nature for adult and senior populations. May include programs in Active Adults Centers, Community/Neighborhood Centers, Virtual (online) programs, and outdoor programming.
    • Works with outside agencies to promote and offer recreational opportunities for adults of all ages including, but not limited to, Resources for Seniors and Wake County Senior Games.
    • Assists with the operating budget related to senior/ older adult programs for the City of Raleigh.
    • Observes necessary precautions to ensure the safety of recreation participants and spectators; provides first aid in case of minor injury.
    • Assists in selecting, training, supervising, and coordinating the schedules of part-time staff, instructors, and volunteers.
    • Supervises the custodial care of facilities; reviews the maintenance of the equipment and buildings; refers problems to the appropriate personnel.
    • Prepares daily deposits, payroll, activity, attendance, revenue, expenditure, reports and ensures safety protocols are followed.
    • Assists users of facilities to provide information related to regulations and standards of conduct.
    • Helps conduct public relations for the Active Adults Centers and programs; advises patrons of programs and activities offered; develops marketing materials for the Active Adults Centers and programs, handles facility rentals.
    • Maintains and orders equipment, supplies, and materials.
    • Assists Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department with necessary duties related to inclement weather situations.
    • Directly supervise several part-time and seasonal employees in the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department.
    • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
    • Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
    • Other duties may be assigned.
    Typical Qualifications

    Education and Experience
    Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation or directly related field and up to one year of related experience may be preferred.

    OR

    An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

    Licensing/Certifications
    • Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire, and a satisfactory driving record.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • A relevant experience of 4 years.
    • 2 years of experience full or part-time programming for senior adults and 2 years of experience full-time managing a recreation facility.
    • Ability to attain a CDL within 6 months.
    • Certified Parks and Recreation Professional.
    Additional Information

    Knowledge of:
    • Principles and practices of program administration and management.
    • Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
    • Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research.
    • Best practices, trends and emerging technologies.
    • Project management principles.
    • Modern budget practices.
    • Supervisory principles, practices and techniques (based on assignment).
    • Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work (based on assignment).
    • Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others (based on assignment).
    • Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).
    • Customer service principles.
    • Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
    • Modern office technology.
    Skill In:
    • Managing a project or program.
    • Gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason.
    • Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands and assigning/monitoring work performed.
    • Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices.
    • Interpreting, monitoring and reporting financial information and statistics.
    • Authoring and preparing original reports, documents and presentations.
    • Monitoring project schedules, status and compliance.
    • Supervising and evaluating staff performance (based on assignment).
    • Training and coaching staff (based on assignment).
    • Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment).
    • Providing customer service.
    • Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
    • Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
    ADA and Other Requirements:
    Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

    Medium Work:Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

    Working Conditions:
    Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with frequent exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.); frequent exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood and other body fluids); frequent exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); frequent exposure to extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and movement restrictions; and moderate exposure intense noise or travel.

    Note:This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

    When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.

    To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page:

    The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.

    01

    Please select your highest level of education completed.
    • Some high school
    • High school diploma (or GED)
    • Some college
    • Associate's degree
    • Bachelor's degree
    • Master's degree
    • PhD or other professional degree
    02

    How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in this field?
    • None
    • Less than 1 year
    • 1 to less than 2 years
    • 2 to less than 3 years
    • 3 to less than 4 years
    • 4 to less than 5 years
    • 5 to less than 6 years
    • 6 to less than 7 years
    • 7 to less than 8 years
    • 8 to less than 9 years
    • 9 to less than 10 years
    • 10 years or more
    03

    Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?
    • Yes, I currently have a valid NC Driver's License.
    • I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License, but I can obtain one within 60 days of hire.
    • No, I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 60 days of hire.
    04

    Please describe in detail your experience working with senior and adult populations in a recreation setting.

    05

    Please describe in detail your experience with facility management.

    06

    What experience do you have with special event planning? Include event names and details.

    07

    Elaborate on what can you bring to Raleigh Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources to enhance our program offerings for the senior and adult populations?

    Required Question